The Forgery of Venus

[a Novel]

Chaz is an artistic genius. With a very ill son and an estranged wife whom he still loves but cannot provide for financially, Chaz accepts a commission to 'restore' an antique fresco in a European castle. When he gets there, he discovers there's very little left to restore and the job is more of a 're-creation'; some would call it a forgery. Chaz embarks on a journey that tests not only his artistic genius, but his moral convictions.

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While the first half of this novel is intriguing, the second half is depressing, confusing and a real downer. Why Gruber chose to ruin this story is beyond me. This could have been so much more. 4 of 10 stars.